Topic: AIDS

Direction Brent Leung

Cast Luc Montagnier · Francois Barre-Sinnousi · Anthony Fauci · Kenneth Cole

Synopsis House of Numbers: Anatomy of an Epidemic (2009) embarks on a global expedition led by Canadian filmmaker Brent Leung, driven by fundamental questions about HIV, AIDS, and the ongoing quest for a cure. From elite medical research circles to the...

Direction Ryan Murphy

Cast Mark Ruffalo · Matt Bomer · Taylor Kitsch · Jim Parsons

Synopsis The Normal Heart (TV) (2014) delves into the early days of the HIV-AIDS crisis in New York City during the 1980s, offering a candid exploration of the nation's sexual politics. The narrative follows gay activists and their medical allies as...

Direction Isabel Otaduy Sömme · Patrizia Monzani

Direction David France

Cast Peter Staley · Garance Franke-Ruta · Mark Harrington · Iris Long

Synopsis How to Survive a Plague (2012) chronicles the inspiring journey of two pivotal advocacy groups, ACT UP and TAG (Treatment Action Group), whose relentless activism and groundbreaking efforts transformed the narrative around AIDS. Initially perceived as a fatal diagnosis, these...

Direction Chris Columbus

Cast Rosario Dawson · Taye Diggs · Jesse L. Martin · Idina Menzel

Synopsis Rent (2005) is a cinematic rendition of Jonathan Larson's celebrated rock opera, which won both the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award. The narrative unfolds over a year in the lives of a group of bohemians navigating the challenges of contemporary...

Direction Robin Campillo

Cast Nahuel Pérez Biscayart · Adèle Haenel · Yves Heck · Arnaud Valois

Synopsis BPM (Beats Per Minute) (2017) is set in Paris during the early 1990s, focusing on a collective of young activists striving to challenge societal apathy towards AIDS. The narrative centers around Nathan, a new member of the group, who is...

Direction Mark Rappaport

Cast Eric Farr

Synopsis Rock Hudson's Home Movies (1992) delves into the life and career of the iconic actor, Rock Hudson, providing an intimate look at his journey through a collection of personal home movies. The documentary chronicles his rise to fame, his struggles...

Direction Don Hahn

Cast Howard Ashman · Sarah Gillespie · Jeffrey Katzenberg · Bill Lauch

Synopsis Howard (2018) delves into the life and legacy of Howard Ashman, the talented lyricist behind the words of beloved musicals such as "Little Shop of Horrors," "The Little Mermaid," "Aladdin," and "Beauty and the Beast." The documentary chronicles his remarkable...

Direction Aaron Brookner

Synopsis Uncle Howard (2016) delves into the life and legacy of Howard Brookner, a talented director who tragically succumbed to AIDS in New York City in 1989. At the time of his passing, Brookner was in the midst of finalizing his...

Direction Roy Andersson

Cast Klas-Gösta Olsson · Anne Tubin · Lennart Björklund · Sandy Mansson

Direction Ester Gould · Reijer Zwaan

Cast Madonna

Synopsis Strike a Pose (2016) follows the lives of seven dancers who, in 1990, joined Madonna on her most provocative global tour. Their experiences were initially documented in the film "Truth or Dare." Madonna, acting as a mentor and advocate, used...

Direction Larry Clark

Cast Leo Fitzpatrick · Justin Pierce · Chloë Sevigny · Sarah Henderson

Synopsis Kids (1995) delves into the lives of a group of unsupervised, immature yet precocious youngsters navigating the streets of New York City. The narrative centers around a young girl who has recently received an HIV diagnosis and her attempts to...

Direction Rubén Mendoza

Cast Antonio Reyes · Luis Corredor · Edson Velandia

Synopsis Memories of a Vagabond (2014) follows the journey of a man who enlists a documentarian to chronicle his final voyage to his native homeland. Diagnosed with AIDS and hunted by authorities and mysterious assailants seeking a dark secret he refuses...

Direction Peter Horton

Cast Brad Renfro · Joseph Mazzello · Annabella Sciorra · Jeremy Howard

Synopsis The cure (1995) follows the journey of a compassionate 11-year-old boy diagnosed with AIDS who joins forces with a rebellious teenager to navigate the Mississippi River in pursuit of a remedy. Their escapade transforms into a joyous exploration of life...

Direction Norman René

Cast Campbell Scott · Stephen Caffrey · Bruce Davison · Dermot Mulroney

Synopsis Longtime Companion (1990) is a poignant cinematic exploration that brings a personal touch to the AIDS epidemic. The narrative unfolds through the eyes of a close-knit group of friends, beginning with the initial reports of the disease in the New...

Direction Fernando Pérez

Cast Jorge Martínez · Patricio Wood · Gabriela Ramos · Cristian Jesús

Direction Walter Carvalho · Sandra Werneck

Cast Daniel de Oliveira · Marieta Severo · Reginaldo Faria · Andréa Beltrão

Synopsis Cazuza: Time Doesn't Stop (2004) delves into the tumultuous journey of Cazuza, a renowned Brazilian singer, poet, and cultural icon, from his meteoric rise with the rock band "Barão Vermelho" to his untimely demise from AIDS in 1990. The film...

Direction Peter Chappell · Catherine Peix Eyrolle

Synopsis The Origins of AIDS (2003) delves into a controversial theory suggesting that the HIV virus might have been inadvertently spread through large-scale polio vaccination campaigns conducted in the Congo between 1957 and 1960. This thought-provoking documentary explores the potential link...

Direction Eliseo Subiela

Cast Sofía Gala Castiglione · Guillermo Pfening · Romina Ricci · Norma Argentina

Synopsis The Effect of Love (2007) follows the life of Mabel, a young woman who balances her job as a children's party entertainer with a secret life in prostitution. At the age of 20, she crosses paths with Martín, a recently...

Direction Christophe Honoré

Cast Vincent Lacoste · Pierre Deladonchamps · Denis Podalydès · Rio Vega

Synopsis Sorry Angel (2018) follows the narrative of Jacques, a disillusioned writer residing in Paris who, despite not yet reaching his 40th birthday, harbors doubts about the promise of a brighter future. Meanwhile, Arthur, a vibrant student from Brittany, embodies optimism...